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Core Spaces plans major student housing expansion in Champaign

Three developments would add more than 3,500 beds near the University of Illinois by 2031.

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Four kids at a cafeteria. Cunningham Children's Home is renovating their cafeteria and fundraising to pay for it.

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Cunningham nears goal for residential treatment center cafeteria renovations

Campaign seeks final donations to upgrade kitchens and dining areas for youth by June 9.

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Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback

Here are takeaways from primary elections Tuesday in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.

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Lawyers for Lively and Baldoni battle in a New York court despite settling claims weeks ago

On Monday, lawyers for Blake Lively were back in court, trying to get a judge to make Baldoni pay her legal bills plus other penalties. They said she's entitled to the money under a California law because Justin Baldoni's countersuit, which claimed she had defamed and extorted him, was thrown out last year by a judge.

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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares

Injuries to some of soccer's star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup. All three have been included in their national team squads for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but others have not been so fortunate.

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Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was announced Tuesday as EA Sports' cover athlete for Madden NFL 27. On the standard cover, Williams is depicted in a body position similar to his pivotal, scrambling, fourth-and-8 jump pass to Rome Odunze in a stirring comeback victory over Green Bay in a wild card playoff game on Jan. 10.

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Fire displaces residents after late-night blaze on South Russell Street

Firefighters rescue cat and quickly contain fire in two-story Champaign home.

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Teen wounded in Urbana shooting Tuesday afternoon

Police investigating after 14-year-old suffers gunshot wound to hand.

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Josh Jacobs practicing with Packers again while prosecutors consider whether to file charges

Green Bay's Josh Jacobs is practicing with the Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges against the three-time Pro Bowl running back following his arrest on domestic abuse allegations.

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Parkland Foundation to host annual Women of Impact scholarship event

Giving circle members will help select scholarship recipients during June 16 celebration.

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Amy Roady named inaugural director of Evans Center at Illinois

Agricultural communications leader and University of Illinois alumna will lead new center focused on food and agricultural communications.

Children share a cafeteria lunch at a table with multi-compartment trays containing an apple, sandwich, nuggets, cucumber, and juice cups in front of them.

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Free summer meals available for children at Champaign Unit 4 schools

Breakfast and lunch program open to all children 18 and younger throughout June and July.

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Rantoul man dies after medical emergency at Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center

Despite lifeguards’ swift rescue and CPR, 59-year-old Shawn Barrigher could not be saved.

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Golden Knights and Hurricanes built their Stanley Cup Final teams in different ways

On the eve of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, one of the general managers involved laid out his thinking when making roster moves.

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Illinois greats Kevin Hardy and Simeon Rice on 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Former Fighting Illini stars could join 18 others already enshrined in the hall.

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Former Urbana Alderman Chaundra Bishop dies following valiant cancer battle

City mourns the loss of a dedicated council member known for thoughtful leadership and community service.

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2 days ago in

Family-owned Hydraulic shop focuses on fast turnaround, customer service, and fostering skilled trades

Co-owners Andy Tatro and Jacob Leveque say quality work, customer service, and quick turnaround times are driving growth at 8th Street Welding and Hydraulics.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup

World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won't have an issue finding a well-poured pint to go with their late-night match. State leaders across the U.S. are signing off on extending bar and restaurant hours during the world's most-watched sporting event.

2 days ago in Sports

Browns trading 2-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to Rams, AP sources say

The Cleveland Browns are trading two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal, three people briefed on the move told The Associated Press on Monday.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married, local officials in London confirmed to The Associated Press. They tied the knot Sunday at Old Marylebone Town Hall.

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3 hours ago in National

Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback

Here are takeaways from primary elections Tuesday in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.

4 hours ago in Entertainment

Lawyers for Lively and Baldoni battle in a New York court despite settling claims weeks ago

On Monday, lawyers for Blake Lively were back in court, trying to get a judge to make Baldoni pay her legal bills plus other penalties. They said she's entitled to the money under a California law because Justin Baldoni's countersuit, which claimed she had defamed and extorted him, was thrown out last year by a judge.

4 hours ago in Sports

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares

Injuries to some of soccer's star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup. All three have been included in their national team squads for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but others have not been so fortunate.

4 hours ago in Sports

Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was announced Tuesday as EA Sports' cover athlete for Madden NFL 27. On the standard cover, Williams is depicted in a body position similar to his pivotal, scrambling, fourth-and-8 jump pass to Rome Odunze in a stirring comeback victory over Green Bay in a wild card playoff game on Jan. 10.

21 hours ago in Sports

Josh Jacobs practicing with Packers again while prosecutors consider whether to file charges

Green Bay's Josh Jacobs is practicing with the Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges against the three-time Pro Bowl running back following his arrest on domestic abuse allegations.